Earn the GRI.C Designation

​The Graduate of the Real Estate Institute of Canada (GRI.C) is designed to set you apart from the rest in the competitive real estate industry by enhancing your knowledge of technical and fundamental real estate skills.

Grounded in five essential competencies - ethics, pricing, buying, selling, and negotiating - the GRI.C equips early and mid-career professionals with the practical skills and confidence to thrive in an ever-evolving market.

Pre-requisites: Real estate professionals who hold a valid real estate license and are a REALTOR®.

The GRI.C desigination is built on a trusted framework of proven NAR and REBI coursework.

Apply for the GRI.C designation

GRI.C Program

To obtain the GRI.C designation you must complete the following:
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REIC2600: Ethics in Business Practice
PSA: Price Strategy Advisor *
ABR®: Accredited Buyer's Representative *
SRS: Seller Representative Specialist *
RENE: Real Estate Negotiation Expert *

​*NAR® courses offered through REIC

Did you know?

A Fast Track Pathway is available for GRI.C applicants who have taken qualifying NAR® courses.

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The GRI.C Program takes the typical applicant 12-18 months to complete. You have 5 years to complete the program requirements for designation.

Cost
If the program is completed within a year, it will cost the typical applicant who has been accepted into the GRI.C program approx. $4,035 ** plus taxes.
This is inclusive of the application fee and all required courses.

** Cost is based on NAR® courses taken through REIC. Prices for NAR® courses offered by alternative institutions may alter the total cost.

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The GRI.C Roadmap

Take the steps to earning the GRI.C (Graduate of the Real Estate Insitute of Canada) designation

GET STARTED

Prior to applying, you must meet GRI.C admission requirements - hold a valid real estate license and be a REALTOR® in good standing. We also strongly recommend attending an REIC Information Session where we will guide you through what you need, the process, and answer any questions you have.

Meet admissions requirements?
Find and register for an upcoming Info Session.

APPLY

Complete the application package to apply for the Designation Program. Once your application is approved and you have accepted the REIC Code of Professional Standards, you can begin your journey to designation.​​

REQUIRED EDUCATION

You must successfully complete and pass the following courses:

REIC2600, PSA, ABR, SRS, and RENE

Pass the GRI.C designation exam.

ACHIEVE DESIGNATION​

You will receive your designation certificate, GRI(C) pin and an Associate REIC Membership after all requirements have been met. ​

I'M READY TO APPLY

Why Achieve the GRI.C Designation

​~ Stand out to prospective home buyers and sellers as a REALTOR® who has gained in-depth knowledge on technical subjects as well as the fundamentals of real estate
~ Separate yourself from the competition
~ Enhance your professional profile
~ Become recognized nationally
~ Boost your real estate business

Why Hire a GRI.C

~ Have in-depth training in legal and regulatory issues, technology, professional standards, and the sales process
~ A higher level of professionalism with a commitment to serving  clients and customers with the highest ethical standards
~ Are recognized nationally
~ Have developed a solid foundation of knowledge and skills to navigate the current real estate climate—no matter what its condition